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Jacksonville Jaguars: 53-Man Roster Prediction

By Jacob DeFee

Feb 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars general manager David Caldwell speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars general manager David Caldwell speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Defense (25)

Defensive Line: Calais Campbell, Malik Jackson, Abry Jones, Yannick Ngakoue, Dante Fowler, Dawaune Smoot, Michael Bennett, Hunter Dimmick, Sheldon Day, Carroll Phillips

Ten linemen make the team. This may seem excessive, but Tom Coughlin and Doug Marrone know how important a good pass rush is and they need to be able to rotate the big men up front to keep them fresh.

Dec 4, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Paul Posluszny (51) walks to the locker room the end of the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Paul Posluszny (51) walks to the locker room the end of the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Linebackers: Paul Posluszny, Myles Jack, Telvin Smith, Blair Brown, Lerentee McCray, Hayes Pullard

People can dislike Posluszny for whatever reason they want, but the fact of the matter is he is one of the best inside linebackers in the game, he will likely come off the field in passing situations barring an injury to Myles Jack.

Cornerbacks: Jalen Ramsey, A.J. Bouye, Aaron Colvin, Jalen Myrick, Josh Johnson

This is the easiest position, the top four guys are easy and then there is one spot left for Johnson or possibly another camp body to make his way onto the team like Johnson did last year.

Safeties: Barry Church, Tashaun Gipson, Jarrod Wilson, James Sample

This is a pretty obvious position, the only surprise would be if Peyton Thompson or a camp body beats out Jarrod Wilson.

Special Teams (3)

Nov 27, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Jason Myers (2) kicks the ball for a extra point after a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at New Era Field. Buffalo beats Jacksonville 28 to 21. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Jason Myers (2) kicks the ball for a extra point after a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at New Era Field. Buffalo beats Jacksonville 28 to 21. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

Kicker: Jason Myers

Punter: Brad Nortman

Long Snapper: Carson Tinker

These three guys are also safe, no one will beat them out and there probably won’t be much competition for any of them except for Myers.

Overall, the roster does not have any huge weaknesses, but could use better depth at a few positions. The fate of the season will once again fall on Blake Bortles’ shoulders…

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